MS Michael Sars

MS Michael Sars is a training ship operated by Alandica Shipping Academy in Åland. The ship is named after the Norwegian marine biologist Michael Sars.

MS Michael Sars
History
Finland
NameMichael Sars
OwnerÅland, operated by Alandica Shipping Academy
BuilderMjellem & Karlsen Verft in Bergen, Norway
Launched1979
IdentificationIMO number: 7805136
StatusIn active service as of 2024
General characteristics
Tonnage690/207
Length47.50 m (155 ft 10 in)
Beam10.3 m (33 ft 10 in)
Draught4.3 m (14 ft 1 in)
Depth of hold4.3 m (14 ft 1 in)
Propulsion9-cylinder diesel engine
Complement45 passengers

She was built in 1979 as a research vessel for the Norwegian Institute of Marine Research in Bergen. She was sold in 2003 and has since 2005 been a training ship in the Åland Islands by university and vocational levels, as well as training of seafarers.

Michael Sars is owned by Åland and operated by Alandica Shipping Academy (formerly Åland Maritime Safety Center).

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